1993 TVR Cerbera vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1993 TVR Cerbera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 30 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1993 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 1993 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 TVR Cerbera | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | TVR | Ford |
| Model | Cerbera | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
